Mental Health Technician, Teen Residential Treatment

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician role is onsite in Crownsville, MD, supporting a teen residential treatment program. Compensation is $19.50 per hour, including differentials. Sandstone Care provides behavioral health services and supports clients through recovery. The technician provides direct client supervision and therapeutic activity support, helping maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment. The role contributes to treatment goals through skill-building, crisis response, documentation, and collaboration with clinical and operational teams.

What you'll do

• Monitor and guide clients during therapeutic and recreational activities
• facilitate skill-building exercises
• support treatment goals
• respond to incidents using de-escalation techniques
• collaborate with clinical and operational teams
• document client behavior and report significant changes
• follow confidentiality and client-safety requirements
• drive clients to programming activities as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

teen residential treatment

behavioral health

trauma-informed care

client supervision

crisis de-escalation

sunday–tuesday

9 am–9:30 pm

12.5-hour shifts

crownsville md

sandstone care

$19.50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time benefits include flexible PTO, paid holidays, wellbeing days, medical, dental, vision, an Employee Assistance Program, and professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 9 AM–9:30 PM EST, in 12.5-hour shifts. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of college education or one year of human services experience. A psychology or behavioral health degree is preferred; CPR certification is strongly preferred or obtainable within 30 days.

About the employer

Sandstone Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.